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The Department of Communication added several new faculty members this semester. Communication Intern SHONNA JOHNSTONE conducted a Q&A with the new instructors to help students get to know them a bit better.

The experience. I have not
taught at the university level and so it is all still new. I love the diversity
of the campus.

2.
Describe your teaching style.

I
feel like I focus on being as interactive as I can be in the classroom with the
students. I prefer discussion methods when lecturing and activities that
strengthen what the lecture’s content covered.

3. Tell us about your professional experiences, particularly those not
mentioned in your resume.

Academically
speaking, I haven’t had teaching experience prior to this semester. I have
taught before, but in a different field completely--dance and martial arts are
a little different than Communications. I have assisted graduate students with
research before, but not on a large scale.

4.
What do you see for the future of your field?

Communications
is a very broad field, so I see several different things. It will only continue
to grow, as the skill of communication (verbal, nonverbal, written, etc.)
continues to become more and more valued.

5. What do you love most about what you do?

I
love seeing the “lightbulb” turn on when I’m teaching. Knowing that you have
just aided a person in their journey of learning is an amazing feeling.